Private event: To learn how to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to your group or organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org

Join Jana Marie Foundation for relaxation, discussion, activities, and time to lay low and take care of yourself. Through this program, you can expect time to prioritize yourself and your mental health through a variety of different physical and thoughtful expressions. Join us and be #here4me.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]

Private event: To learn how to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to your group or organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org

Private event: To learn how to bring Adult Mental Health First Aid to your group or organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy.

Private event: To learn how to bring Adult Mental Health First Aid to your group or organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org

Join Jana Marie Foundation for relaxation, discussion, activities, and time to lay low and take care of yourself. Through this program, you can expect time to prioritize yourself and your mental health through a variety of different physical and thoughtful expressions. Join us and be #here4me.

Join Jana Marie Foundation for relaxation, discussion, activities, and time to lay low and take care of yourself. Through this program, you can expect time to prioritize yourself and your mental health through a variety of different physical and thoughtful expressions. Join us and be #here4me.

Let’s Talk… For A Change Held the fourth Thursday of every month through zoom, these brown bag discussions not only highlight topics of vital interest – elephants in the room – but provides opportunities for follow-up and action. Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, […]

Private event: To learn how to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to your group or organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged girls. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young women that they are. Each session provides a space […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy.

Join Jana Marie Foundation for relaxation, discussion, activities, and time to lay low and take care of yourself. Through this program, you can expect time to prioritize yourself and your mental health through a variety of different physical and thoughtful expressions. Join us and be #here4me.

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy.

Join Jana Marie Foundation for relaxation, discussion, activities, and time to lay low and take care of yourself. Through this program, you can expect time to prioritize yourself and your mental health through a variety of different physical and thoughtful expressions. Join us and be #here4me.

Private Event Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how to bring QPR Suicide Prevention for Gatekeepers to your group or organization!

Take the night off of cooking and support Jana Marie Foundation as The Feild Burger and Tap once again gives back. It's the perfect way to support a local business and non-profit!

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged girls. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young women that they are. Each session provides a space […]

Rachael Love- The Straight Talk Task Force is made up of representatives from the Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Service Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff. The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The […]

Private presentation. To learn how to bring interactive presentations about self-care, mental health, suicide prevention, and/or resiliency to your group or organization, please email info@janamariefoundation.org.

Private Event Please email info@janamariefoundation.org to learn how to bring QPR Suicide Prevention for Gatekeepers to your group or organization!

Join Jana Marie Foundation for relaxation, discussion, activities, and time to lay low and take care of yourself. Through this program, you can expect time to prioritize yourself and your mental health through a variety of different physical and thoughtful expressions. Join us and be #here4me.

Let’s Talk… For A Change Held the fourth Thursday of every month through zoom, these brown bag discussions not only highlight topics of vital interest – elephants in the room – but provides opportunities for follow-up and action. Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, […]

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]

Join Jana Marie Foundation for relaxation, discussion, activities, and time to lay low and take care of yourself. Through this program, you can expect time to prioritize yourself and your mental health through a variety of different physical and thoughtful expressions. Join us and be #here4me.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]

The Straight Talk Task Force is made up of representatives from the Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Service Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff. The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk […]

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk Series offers educational programs that help parents, caregivers and community members to recognize, understand, and deal with potential problems that can surface during developmental years. Be proactive. Learn the warning signs. Learn […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Jana's Art and Music (J.A.M.) Sessions shares themes and messages around building self-confidence, practicing self-care, and developing healthy relationships through the use of creative expression. J.A.M. Sessions are offered throughout the year for various age groups. Monday, February 21, 2022: This session is open to students in grades 3-5 and is being offered at no-cost. […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk Series offers educational programs that help parents, caregivers and community members to recognize, understand, and deal with potential problems that can surface during developmental years. Be proactive. Learn the warning signs. Learn […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Young people have a powerful platform to create change and contribute to their communities in ways that are creative and have an impact. Through activities, education, and student led initiatives, REACH will provide the opportunity for teens to research, develop and engage in mental health awareness through service projects that are meaningful to them.  Participants […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]

Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

"A Night To Remember, A Cause to Believe In" Come celebrate with us the 10 year anniversary of the Jana Marie Foundation!! The time of the event will be posted here as soon as more details of the event are set in stone, but the plan is for sometime in the evening!

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

Teens will learn the skills they need to have supportive conversations with their friends and how to get help from a responsible and trusted adult. Learn how to bring Teen Mental Health First Aid to your school! Email info@janamariefoundation.org

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]

The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk Series offers educational programs that help parents, caregivers and community members to recognize, understand, and deal with potential problems that can surface during developmental years. Be proactive. Learn the warning signs. Learn […]

  Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily […]

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, engaging activities that encourage thought and conversation, and suggestions for ways to continue the discussion. Join us to learn, to listen and to be engaged in finding solutions for these important issues.  It is time to come together to […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]

Celebrate and explore your mother-daughter relationship! Through creative expression, engaging activities and a variety of communication tools that emphasize the magic of connection, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their relationship, create long-lasting memories and find a deeper understanding for one another. More information to come!

Through hands on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Girls Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school aged students identifying as female. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session […]

Anyone can help save a life! Join us for a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeepers Course to learn a three-step action plan that you can use to question, persuade, and refer someone to safety. This course is being offered at no-cost.  Pre-registration required - https://janamariefoundation.org/qpr-registration.

J.A.M. Fest is a community-wide mental wellness day designed to help increase well-being, build connections, and foster self-expression. Held annually in downtown State College, the event features live music, yoga, meditation, stations for creative expression, artwork to view, and more. Art, music, and creative expression are lifelong sources of resilience, self-confidence, and happiness – so […]